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9.2

Wonderful

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6204 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Washer

Pet-friendly

Breakfast available

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Playa Del Coco, Guanacaste

Coco Beach3 min walk
Playa Hermosa17 min drive
Playa Calzón de Pobre24 min drive
Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)35 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Good communication with manager and owners Had everything there we needed pool was clean and had a beautiful view of su...

Christopher C.

Feb 22, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Sunset House - Private Pool - Beautiful Views - Amazing Value- Early check-in

Prices have been slashed about 25% to offset your higher food and energy bills. Also, if possible, we'll let you check in at noon rather than 4pm so you can have a full day when you arrive. Early check-in requires no rental the night prior to your day of arrival.
We call our place the 'Sunset House' because the sunsets from the master bedroom balcony are spectacular. You will want to reserve a time every evening to enjoy the fabulous glow. For the money, you won't find a better place!
One note, we have a custom home in a residential area of all custom homes and people live there full time. Please respect our friends. Extra loud music and big parties are not allowed.

We have recently updated many amenities in the house. We are not in downtown Playa Coco, but in Altos de Cacique on a cliff overlooking the town and Coco Bay. No worries about noise or mosquitos. Our private development is between Coco and Playa Hermosa.

We are certain you won't find a better value anywhere. We have a quality 2200 sq ft house with prices better than local quality hotels. Depending on the season, we may discount 8% for stays longer than 7 days, 10% for 15 days or more, and 15% - 20% for stays longer than 30 days.

Why should you stay with us?

1A) Our prices are the best of any place for what we have to offer. Our beautiful 3-bdrm 2 bath spacious home will satisfy most any traveler. We have a private pool.

1) Clear, magnificent, close unobstructed view of the mountains and ocean from a spacious patio, the pool, the master bedroom balcony/bed, one of the downstairs bedrooms, and a peek from the living area.

2) Short ride by car to 3 beautiful beaches

3) Large spacious home (2200sf) with a beautiful infinity pool. All granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and beautiful showers.

4) Management that has lived there for 20+ years and speaks English and Spanish fluently. He can assist you in whatever you wish to do

5) Our secure location in Los Altos de Cacique is excellent. Every home is custom. Great restaurants are 5 minutes by car away.

6) 45 Minutes from excellent surfing in Tamarindo or a 2 hour boat ride to Witch's Rock for truly world class surfing. A zipline is only 25 minutes from the house. A beautiful waterfall/swimming area is about 35 minutes.

7) We are 5 minutes by car between nightlife, good shopping, and good restaurants in Playa del Coco and a beautiful "Blue Star" beach and elegant restaurants in Playa Hermosa.

8) A great blend of 1st and 3rd world cultures

We look forward to having you as our guest.

Tom & Helen
Owners
Fernando Flores
Property Manager

Keywords: House

Property manager

Bernie

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

No fence on pool. Be careful.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

One small to medium size dog w/ fee of $50

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Coco

Located in Sardinal, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa. Travelling with kids? Consider Rocio's Kitchen and Ericka's Fruit Stand. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Playa Del Coco, Guanacaste

What's nearby

Coco Beach - 3 min walk
Ocotal Beach - 10 min drive
Playa Hermosa - 17 min drive
Playa Penca - 22 min drive
Playa Calzón de Pobre - 24 min drive

Getting around

Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Zi Lounge - ‬5 min walk
‪Coconutz Brewhouse - ‬6 min walk
‪Restaurante Donde Claudio y Gloria - ‬5 min walk
‪El Capricho Mexican Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min walk
‪Jardín Tropical - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset House - Private Pool - Beautiful Views - Amazing Value- Early check-in pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Sunset House - Private Pool - Beautiful Views - Amazing Value- Early check-in?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset House - Private Pool - Beautiful Views - Amazing Value- Early check-in?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunset House - Private Pool - Beautiful Views - Amazing Value- Early check-in located?

This family-friendly Sardinal holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of El Coco Casino and Coco Beach. Monte Secco View and Ocotal Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Audrey F.

24 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Coco

Wonderful view and pool, the ice maker in the fridge was a great bonus! Francisco was great to deal with made sure we had everything we needed. The outdoor furniture could be upgraded as well as master bed mattress. Definitely need a vehicle, property is close to Coco Beach but up a very steep hill. Views were amazing and overall a great stay.

Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

22 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location on top of hill looking out to Ocotal bay

Good communication with manager and owners Had everything there we needed pool was clean and had a beautiful view of sunsets

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Richard T., Richland

20 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed our stay

Beautiful view and private backyard where we spent most of our time enjoying the pool. The beds were a bit hard for my back. We didn’t need anything but food. Tom has everything u need there. Still have the old patio furniture. Francisco was the best. Responded to our texts quickly. Very good Property manager.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Roger w.

22 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful views

Nice house with wonderful views from several ares on the property and a great pool. The kitchen was good for cooking. It was clean and it was great for relaxing. The kitchen has a sliding glass door with no covering and that might bother some people. Communication was great. The only issue we had was that the listening mistakenly said it was a 3 min walk to Coco Beach and it would have been at least 15 mins on a very steep, no sidewalks,

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phédra S., Sherbrooke, Québec in Canada

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnifique emplacement!!

Magnifique emplacement bien situé pour explorer la région et pour observer les couchers de soleil du jour!!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

7 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful costa rica

the stay was beautiful, the house had everything we needed and more, very short distance to town for any of our needs and the people were all very friendly and helpful

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth H.

6 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location

The views from this house were spectacular! My kids loved swimming while watching the sunset and underneath the stars. We got to see crazy storms roll by and enjoyed the small town of Coco and it’s nearby beaches. Definitely don’t be afraid to drive down some back roads to find smaller or more secluded beaches- we got to some that were just beautiful! The house itself could use some updates. Small kitchen appliances were out of date or slightly damaged. New outdoor cushions that are not torn or don’t fit the chairs would go a long way to help this space feel more put together/inviting. Over all, this house was great AND a few maintenance touches would help tremendously.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

cynthia t.

2 June 2023

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunset House

Great location, have stayed in same neighborhood previously. We had a slight mix up with the entrance code but resolved it on our own, #'s were reversed for the key box entrance. Ants were everywhere upon entrance. Dead & alive crawling up & down walls. In the floor around windows. Baths & bedrooms were clean but beds are sub standard. You should.consider replacing with Foundations & new mattress. Weeds in back yard along with hose & old lounge chair. I moved the hose & chair, they were unsightly. Weather & view were lovely. Sorry but i expected a little better because i know the neighborhood.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very luxurious

The view says it all. Kids had a blast there watching the sun set every night.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

25 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great times at The Sunset House

Everything was as expected.. and actually better than expected! The house is spacious and comfortable and the famous view worth the price of admission!

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

23 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!!!

We had the most wonderful stay at Sunset House. The property itself it beautiful. Every day we enjoyed spending time in the swimming pool (with Michael the lizard keeping a watchful, if wary eye on us). The view from the house is absolutely spectacular and we loved how open and spacious the home is. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to prepare dinners in, and we made great use of the fantastic outdoor grill. Mornings spent drinking coffee on the balcony outside of the master bedroom became a treasured ritual, and we have so many photographs of the sunset which is -spectacular. I also managed to photograph a comet and the Southern Cross which is not something visible to those of us from the Northern Hemisphere. We had a great time visiting nearby beaches including Playa Ocotol, Playa Hermosa, Playa Panama and – of course, Playa Flamingo. (I do not recommend following the Waze shortcut to get to Playa Flamingo as it will have you crossing a creek!) We also visited Poza Los Coyotes which was magical! We also spent an afternoon beach hopping with Marcy (contact through website My Tan Feet) going to secluded, crystal water beaches that can only be reached by boat. Dining out we had great meals at Mar Azul and Numu Taproom and Bistro. Our favorite was Verde Salvia on Boulevard Playas del Coco. This chef-owned restaurant serves authentic Italian food by an Italian trained, Italian born chef. Our second time at the restaurant we managed to book the chef’s risotto tab

Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Sandy S., Collierville, Tennessee, USA

31 Jan 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location & Home

Loved the location, and home, descriptions were accurate. Only downfall, is it is in need of basic maintenance. Lawns could have been mowed, lawn furniture very weather fatigued and there was something very wrong with the grey water septic. we had to plug all drains to keep odors at bay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Yudilenne A.

27 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Anniversary at Sunset House

We went to celebrate our 25th Anniversary with two of our children, Bernie helped me with the venue for the celebration , which was beautiful and amazing fine dining and with the flowers place , I was able to order a beautiful cake from a local bakery which was the best cake we ever had ! And trust me we have had many cakes . I love cakes for all occasions! ( ElPastelero ) when it comes to the condition of the house , yes it needs serious TLC … new furniture , new mattresses, the ones right now are very uncomfortable, it needs paint , the porch and pool area also are in need of furniture , so as the master bedroom furniture . the sunset there is amazing , the views from the property are breathtaking…we really enjoyed the views and the property layout. Overall we had 11 amazing days there but with so little money the house can be a 5 star rental. I understand is Costa Rica but the bugs are everywhere .. ants specially, that almost ate my 12 year old alive which means it needs pest control inside and out . Also the neighbors dog do bothers every morning and also scapes and comes to the house , which I didn’t like because I had my girls with me . As far as fishing … I booked a fishing trip with The fisherman they use and it wasn’t great so beware .. he didn’t want to go deep fishing , just trolling which I specially requested no trolling since my husband doesn’t like it , in top of that the bait wasn’t good , was old and they weren’t biting , it was a disappointment ( my husband have many years fishing so he knew more than those two guys ) don’t waste your money with that fishing people ! We appreciate the help of Bernie and Thomas but as a traveler I recommend updating that house for better reviews and a comfortable stay for future guest.

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

10 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Beautiful sunsets close to town and the house had all we needed for a great stay

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H., Buckeye Az

17 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Gorgeous

We had the pleasure of staying at the property which was absolutely gorgeous. Fantastic views, the pool was phenomenal and the kitchen and BBQ was exactly what we needed to eat from home most of the time. The town is a hop skip and a jump down the hill and had everything that we needed in Coco. The sunsets were magnificent and the way the house sits, it was perfect viewing from the pool. The host and property manager were extremely helpful in getting directions to drive from San Jose and for places to stop on the way for a couple of snacks and a cool beverage. The snorkeling right down the street was fantastic. We cannot wait to schedule another trip at stay here.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lina G.

17 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

recommended for vacation 🥰

nice view, tranquility to rest, very beautiful

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jannick L.

23 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

Wonderful views, comfortable house, we enjoyed the Pura vida!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey S.

20 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1st international trip

This was the best experience I could have asked for. Between Tom and Bernie, all of my questions were promptly answered. I had a change in a flight which resulted in getting to Costa Rica a whole day later than I had originally booked the property for, and Tom made every accommodation to give us a refund and allow for an earlier check in. While staying in the house, Bernie was easily reached via the phone number provided and arranged for a cab to pick us up and bring us to the Coco beach downtown. The view from the pool is unbeatable, every sunset is incredible. The house had a ton of space for all of us, we were 6 adults, and the neighborhood felt very safe. The only other feedback I would give is to have the information for the safe updated.. the welcome card mentioned it required 4 AAA batteries which we had to buy once we got there, but they did not fit in there and the safe actually looks like it might take AA or 9v, it’s unclear. But we weren’t able to use the safe. Although, even without it, we had no issues leaving money and passports in the house and keeping it locked up. Overall I would 100% return to this rental, and highly recommend it to anyone looking to stay in the area!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Gena F.

15 Sept 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beware of this property

We booked this property for what we hoped to be a great way to celebrate our recent engagement. Upon arrival the house was dirty, garbage cans full of other people’s garbage. Red ants everywhere. The kitchen was filthy. Every room was full of bugs. Cobwebs in doorways. The upstairs balcony had a very active wasps nest. It seemed nobody had cleaned in weeks. The outdoor area was beautiful as far as the view, but that was also a mess. We ended up not even staying at the property because it was so dirty. Although the refund was processed, if we did not have family in the area, we would have been stuck with no place to stay for our time in Guanacaste. We made the best of it and ended up at a beautiful place to stay but learn from our mistake and be careful when booking the property. With the mixed reviews we decided to take a chance, but in the end it was not what we expected.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina S., Dalton, Georgia

24 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay at your property. The house was clean and neat. The bed was comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. All appliances worked. We loved the pool and spent many hours there, enjoying the wonderful view of Playa del Coco Bay. Our dogs enjoyed their stay as well. Bernie was easy to communicate with and worked with us til the last day. We are already looking for dates for our next visit. Thanks Gina

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL B., USA

8 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

HOUSE NEEDS LOTS OF WORK

FRIDGE DOES NOT KEEP FOOD COLD., BUGS EVERYWHERE. UPSTAIRS BEDROOM SMELLS LIKE SEWER, WATER PRESSURE IS VERY LOW NICE VIEW HOUSE IS IN NEED OF UPGRADES

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Madison M.

15 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful stay at sunset house

Our group had a fabulous time at the sunset house property. It was clean, the pool and view was beautiful and in the perfect location between playa del coco and play hermosa. Bernie, the property manager, was easy to communicate with and helped to provide recommendations for the area.

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

14 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Sunset House

This property is stunning. Best views in Playa del Coco, especially of sunsets over the bay. Incredible infinity pool. Very comfortable house. The property manager Bernie was very gracious and helpful, and he and the staff maintained the property well. Our thanks to Tom, the owner. Highly recommended!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Geannina M.

20 Aug 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

En general bastante bien

Se nota que es una casa que se ha utilizado bastante !! Necesita un buena mantenimiento, por ejemplo las sillas de playa

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Romie H.

22 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

After researching for months and going through an extensive process of elimination my wife and I finally picked Sunset house. We were not disappointed. This House really does have the most incredible views, you literally have a view of the ocean as soon as you wake up from the bed in master, as well as from other parts of the house. We were minutes away (by car) from Playa Coco and Playa Hermosa. It is located within a gated community and felt peaceful and safe. Bernie was awesome very knowledgeable and a super nice guy we appreciated everything he did. Thomas was always quick to respond with any questions we had and both really seemed to care that we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. Bottom line it is an incredible price for everything that you are getting. I would definitely stay again.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020

About the host

Hosted by Bernie

My daughter took this photo of me surfing for the first time in Tamarindo. The greatest thing about visiting my place in Costa Rica is the feeling of serenity. Of course there's much to do. At the same time, after a short period, one feels the tranquility of the country. I promise, it's hard to leave after just a week or so.
Enjoy. :)
PS - when looking at the map, we are located on HWY 159 past the right angle turn on the first road to the left.

Why they chose this property

It was a bit of good fortune. A friend recommended the area and when visiting we were directed to the 'private' beaches that are part of Los Altos de Cacique. The water was so clear and warm with abundant fish that we decided, on the spot, to buy a house we had found in the development that was 60% completed. It took a bit of doing but we are extremely happy with how things turned out.